Gemmotherapy Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Cowberry)

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Latest Edit: Iva Lloyd, ND 2014-02-22 (EDT)

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Vaccinium vitis idaea or Cowberry, is a sub-shrub a few centimetres in height. It grows commonly amongst conifers and lines up mountain forests. It has alternate leaves, which are a few centimetres long and are persistent. This shrub also has white or pink flowers, grouped in terminal clusters, which give rise to scarlet red berries, tasting sour and tart[1]

Key notes

  • Rebuilds mucous membranes[2]
  • Helps restore normal bowel flora
  • Female senescence
  • Remineralises

Therapeutic actions

  • Recommended at menopause
  • Detoxify and repairs the intestinal flora
  • Helps restore normal bowel flora
  • Female senescence
  • Remineralises and facilitates calcium absorption in the colon
  • Promotes the elimination of uric acid, urea, and cholesterol levels
  • Good urinary drainer

Clinical indications

References

  1. Ledoux Frank and Gueniot Gerard (2012) Phytembryotherapy: The Embryo of Gemmotherapy, Editions Amyris, Spain.
  2. Dr. Reckeweg (2012) Product Catalog, Bio Lonreco. Quebec.